SCIENCE Teaching award

Each year, the SCIENCErådet awards the ‘SCIENCE Teaching Award’ to a skilled and dedicated teacher at the faculty. The award recognizes the important role teachers play in educating future academics and serves as a way to celebrate and reward an extraordinary effort.

The recipient of the award receives a cash prize of DKK 25,000, as well as an additional grant of DKK 50,000 to support the development of teaching within the recipients respected teaching team. This grant may be used, for example, to cover expenses related to materials, teaching assistants, technology, or other resources that enhance the student learning experience.

The SCIENCE Teaching award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the most dedicated and innovative teachers at the Faculty of SCIENCE.

Who can nominate teachers for the award?

The ‘SCIENCE Teaching Award’ is open to nominations from all students and staff at the faculty. Nominations may be submitted for teachers who are deemed to have made an extraordinary contribution to teaching at the Faculty of SCIENCE. Colleagues may also nominate one another; however, self-nominations are not permitted. Departmental teaching committees are likewise involved in the nomination process and have the opportunity to nominate candidates for the teaching award.

Nomination and criteria for the SCIENCE Teaching Award 2025

Nominations for the ‘SCIENCE Teaching Award’ are given to teachers who demonstrate and/or fulfil the following criteria:

1. Makes an extraordinary contribution to fostering strong student engagement, critical reflection, and high academic standards.
2. Conveys complex material in an inspiring way and gradually increases the level of difficulty, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to understand key concepts. Constructive feedback is provided to support students in reflecting on their own learning.
3. Plays a key role in renewing and enhancing the quality of teaching - for example, by introducing new methods and technologies, including AI tools, or by incorporating cutting-edge, research-based knowledge for the benefit of students.
4. Shares their experiences with colleagues, involves them in the development process, and actively incorporates student feedback to improve their teaching.
5. Ensures the relevance of teaching by, for instance, integrating practical experiences and drawing inspiration from external partners.
6. Through research-based teaching and supervision, the teacher supports students in applying scientific theories and methods.
7. Actively engages students in academic dialogue and is committed to addressing their questions, particularly those involving complex academic challenges. The teacher also fosters opportunities for students to explore and cultivate their own academic interests.

Note: Prepared based on the National Teaching Award 2025 criteria and with input from the SCIENCErådet.

Nominations are open until Thursday, September 25 at 12:00 PM, and you can submit your nomination via the following form.